Active COVID Cases up 43% in Last Three Weeks, but There’s Evidence Vaccines Are Working
MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota’s count of active COVID-19 cases has been climbing in recent weeks. After bottoming out on Feb. 28 at 553 cases, today’s count was 794, a more than 43% increase in just over three weeks. It’s not a great trend, but…
Dry bean survey highlights 2020 growing year
N.D. – The most popular market classes of dry beans grown in North Dakota and Minnesota in 2020 were pinto, navy, black and kidney, a North Dakota State University Extension survey shows. North Dakota produced the majority of pinto beans, while Minnesota produced the majority…
West Fargo residents react to Monday’s shooting
FARGO, N.D. – Since June 2020, there have been 19 calls to the West Fargo PD at the 900 block on Parkway Drive in West Fargo. Included in those calls was the shooting that took place on Monday that left a child with a gunshot wound. “So…
Jury trial for man accused of killing father delayed until October
MINOT, N.D. – A jury trial for a man accused of killing his father that was originally set to begin in two months has now been pushed back to mid-fall. Christopher Vickerman faces a AA-felony murder charge in the May 2019 death of his father, 55-year-old Mark Vickerman….
Vaccines are another tool against COVID-19
MINOT, N.D. – It’s been just over a year since the first positive coronavirus test was reported in Ward County. We’ve come a long way in the past 12 months, and we’ve learned a great deal about dealing with COVID-19 and its effects. We’ve learned…
City of Minot looking to fill various positions, from police to public works
MINOT, N.D. – The city of Minot is looking to fill nearly a dozen positions. They said that many of the available jobs are entry-level. They also are looking to fill a project civil engineer position in the public works department. The city is also…
MSU scores three unanswered in win
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State women’s soccer team, looking to snap a two-game losing streak, defeated the visiting Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragons by a 3-1 score in a Friday matinee match at Herb Parker Stadium. The Beavers, who had not scored a goal…
Sen. Lindsey Graham says preventing voters from receiving food or water while as they wait in line to cast ballots doesn’t make ‘a whole lot of sense’
N.D. – South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said a new voter restriction in Georgia doesn’t make “sense.” A law signed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp prevents volunteers from handing out food or drinks to voters waiting in line. “Well, all I can say is that doesn’t…
Denny’s workers get into fist fight over which table would get chicken fingers: report
MINOT, N.D. – A late-night dispute over chicken tenders reportedly led to violence at an Arkansas restaurant. Two workers at a Denny’s allegedly got into an argument over which table was going to receive a plate of chicken fingers. The dispute reportedly turned physical and authorities were called…
Marquelle Tandeski, Minot, receives deferred sentence for intent to deliver marijuana
MINOT, N.D. – Marquelle Tremayne Tandeski, 24, Minot, received a deferred imposition of sentence for 360 days on Thursday on a Class B felony charge of possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Judge Gary Lee also ordered Tandeski to pay $775 in court costs and…
